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7 years ago

Petratos says it is ‘time to change’ ahead of Adelaide visit

Dimi Petratos says it is time for change as Newcastle Jets head to Adelaide United on Friday evening. The Jets face the Reds at Coopers Stadium seeking their first win of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season. But the venue has...

7 years ago

Wanderers debut new black and gold third kit

Western Sydney Wanderers have released the first look at a sharp new third kit that’s already generating plenty of buzz on social media. The black and gold strip was modelled by players including captain Brendan Hamill on Thursday and complements...

7 years ago

Risdon admits Wanderers owe fans a Derby victory

Defender Josh Risdon says it is about time Western Sydney Wanderers overturn their dreadful Sydney Derby record. The Red and Black have won just one of their last 14 Derby matches in all competitions but have the chance to exact...

7 years ago

Boogaard ready for atmosphere in Coopers Stadium cauldron

Newcastle Jets captain Nigel Boogaard is going to relish the atmosphere during Friday evening’s clash with his former club Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. The 32-year-old defender joined United in 2009 and left in 2015, making 92 Hyundai A-League appearances for the Reds....

7 years ago

Hyundai A-League Ins and Outs: Round 2

Daniel De Silva is back for Sydney FC’s Sydney Derby clash on Saturday night. The Sky Blues starlet is in line to return for Steve Corica’s side when they take on Western Sydney Wanderers at the Sydney Cricket Ground this weekend....

7 years ago

Stats Preview: Wanderers horror Sydney Derby record laid bare

Western Sydney Wanderers will battle the psychological scars of a poor record against Sydney FC when derby drama grips the Hyundai A-League in Round 2. One of the most bitter rivalries in Australian sport takes centre stage at the Sydney...

7 years ago

Match preview: Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets

Round 2 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season begins with an intriguing clash between Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium on Friday night. While the Reds might have one eye on next week’s FFA Cup 2018 Final, they’ll be...

7 years ago

‘It was pretty rock bottom’: Austin’s injury wake-up call

It was just another day at the office for most players when Wellington Phoenix hosted Newcastle Jets. But for Mitch Austin, it meant everything. Nearly a year on from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, the 27-year-old returned to action in...

7 years ago

Melbourne Victory sign former Roar teenager

Melbourne Victory haved signed midfielder Rahmat Akbari on a one-year deal. 18-year-old Akbari, who has signed his first professional contract, joins Victory from Brisbane Roar where he made six senior appearances last season. Akbari is a playmaking attacking midfielder who likes to...

7 years ago

Match preview: Sydney Derby record Wanderers have to overcome

The first Sydney Derby of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season is here, with Sydney FC hosting the Wanderers at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While both sides failed to register a win in the opening round, history is on the Sky Blues...

7 years ago

Paper Talk: Petratos’ touching gesture to Jets teammate

Were you also left slightly confused when Dimi Petratos pointed to his neck after his splendid late consolation goal in Newcastle’s 2-1 opening day defeat to Wellington Phoenix? The Jets star revealed on Instagram that the celebration was a gesture...

7 years ago

Match preview: Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City

The Mariners will play their first match in front of their home fans this season against in-form Melbourne City on Saturday afternoon. There was a lot to like about how Central Coast went in grabbing a draw against Brisbane last...